I have an old leupold 3-9x40 vari-x 2 with a 1" tube. I forget what year, I believe it's early 70s. I can double check. It was sent to Leupold a few months ago for a check up. I have the service ticket, indicating what was replaced or changed. It's gloss black, but shows 40 years of minor wear.

Originally posted by lopezp:I have an old leupold 3-9x40 vari-x 2 with a 1" tube. I forget what year, I believe it's early 70s. I can double check. It was sent to Leupold a few months ago for a check up. I have the service ticket, indicating what was replaced or changed. It's gloss black, but shows 40 years of minor wear.